How far is East Moline, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from East Moline, IL to York, IL is about 275.7 miles (443.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.5 miles (351.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
275.73 mi
04h 34m
Flight
218.45 mi
351.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.45 mi
Kilometers
351.56 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.73 mi
Kilometers
443.75 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM CDT
Return by in East Moline
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Moline
2026-04-22T22:01
Arrive York
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Moline
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Downs
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From East Moline
139.9 mi
02h 17m
To York
135.8 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Moline and York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Moline and York.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue of the Cities

    2086 ft · 44 sec · Avenue of the Cities

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    57 m · 16 sec · 11th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Avenue of the Cities

    1.4 km · 2 min · Avenue of the Cities

  5. 5

    Continue on Avenue of the Cities

    1.1 km · 2 min · Avenue of the Cities

  6. 6

    Continue on Colona Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Colona Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cleveland Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Cleveland Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1589 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 474 East: Indianapolis

    1.6 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur

    80.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  22. 22

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  23. 23

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  29. 29

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Moline and York.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
80.9 mi · 29%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
75.6 mi · 27%
I 474 East
41.8 mi · 15%
South Main Street
30.4 mi · 11%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 11%
I 55 South
6.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur

80.9 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.2 mi
218.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downs
02h 17m from East Moline
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Moline and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Moline to York?

The road trip is about 275.7 miles (443.7 km) and usually takes 04h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Downs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.9 miles from East Moline and 135.8 miles from York.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 218.5 miles (351.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.69 one way or $73.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Moline and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near York.

Stop Ideas Near Downs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Downs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.6 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Downs.

RAIL

Uptown Station

16 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

50 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

57 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Rantoul

61 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Moline and York. Straight-line distance: 218.45 mi (351.56 km).

East Moline

#1 East Moline

City in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States

Population20,473
Coordinates41.5008700, -90.4443000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: 7th Street (-90.444427, 41.500869)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.73 gal
36.83 L · about $36.69
Round trip
$73.38
19.46 gal · 73.66 L
Estimated CO2
86.5 kg one way
Round trip: 172.9 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.69 $73.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.38 $82.76
Premium $4.65 $45.28 $90.57
Diesel $5.30 $51.61 $103.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between East Moline and York. The current time is 22:01:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.